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Male Reproduction
Terms from the Male Reproduction System
Term | Definition |
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epididymis | structure on the top of the testes where sperm mature |
prostate gland | gland that produces fluid that helps keep sperm alive |
scrotum | holds the testes and helps regulate their temperature |
seminal vesicles | two small glands that secrete fluid rich in sugar that nourishes and helps sperm move |
urethra | a narrow tube through which urine and semen pass out of the body |
sperm | male reproductive cell |
vas deferens | two long tubes that act as passageways for sperm |
cowpers gland | two small glands that secrete fluid into the urethra |
testes | two glands that produce testosterone and sperm cells |
semen | mixture of sperm and fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and cowper's gland |
penis | the male reproductive organ |
ejaculation | the passage of semen from the penis |
testosterone | male reproductive hormone |
nocturnal emission | the natural release of semen during sleep |
pituitary gland | produces hormones in both males and females that start the process of puberty and adolescence |